Piper Cub J3 Flight

Morning test flight and out looking for Big Horn Sheep in 1946 J3 Piper Cub. C-85 engine.
GoPro Hero2 camera. (Sorry about the iPad in the way).
The iPad is mounted with a "RAM" Mount which has a combination lock. iPad is used for navigation by using current VFR charts on "ForeFlight" app., which has all airport diagrams, notams, weather, charts, frequencies, GPS, taxi charts . Also there is a "SPOT" GPS - mounted with a RAM mount for tracking me and emergency location in addition to a standard ELT. On top of the dash is a "P-CAS" Zion traffic Passive type TCAS to detect aircraft traffic with distance/altitude from me.
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[@rondastrubhar8727]

This was fun to watch. My dad bought one of these and took the family up, one at a time, flying around Ft. Wayne, Indiana from Smith Field. I was never so scared - sitting in the front seat with no windows or sides!! Dad was fearless.

[@terrymacdonald5500]

It was 1960, and I was 9 years old when at a local fair I got to go for a ride in the back seat of a J3 cub. The flight only lasted 15 or at most 20 minutes, but the thrill has lasted a life time. About 25 years later on I obtained my private license with training on a PA-140. Three years later my commercial rating, and shortly co-ownership on a PA-160. All thanks to Taylor and Piper. I really enjoyed your video and love the plane. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

+Terry MacDonald - Flying a Cub is a treat for me every time, even after 27,000 hrs of flying ...The thrill Continues..(-:

[@nemo227]

I'll bet we all remember our first flight. Mine was 1951 in a super cub. Unforgettable.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Ah the very first flight ! Even though it was some 27,000 hours and 50 years ago, I remember it well !

[@williamdalzell2800]

A great video in a beautiful plane - looks like a recent total refurbishment. I love the sound of that engine - thanks so much for not ruining it with a music soundtrack.

[@StevenVanLoven]

What a nice J3 , spins like the best . So nice to listen to it and see the way you operate it.

[@daviddonaho2105]

T hank you Steven for posting such a beautiful video. This reminds me of my youth fresh out of high school when I would go flying out over the King Ranch with my uncle and his J-3 cub. We would go deer spotting and it was a time in my life that I will never forget. Keep the videos coming!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Thank You very Much

[@xzapken]

Loved your video. My friend and I played in a 1942 Cub at a grass field airport good memories. Thank you.

[@randyyoung8889]

Nice flight video. Took me back to the late 50's, a little strip outside of Tucson. Thanks for the memories.

[@jimnew5813]

Nice video. I just bought a 46 J3C-85 in February. It looks new, and has 400 SMOH, wings were recovered in 2009. Love it , great airplane. I got my private in 1971, and rented 172's etc, until my son bought a Grumman AA1A in 2000. flew it until he sold it in 2010. So I finally bought an airplane myself, and the best part is I can fly it under Light Sport rules, got tired of waiting for FAA to get rid of the 3rd class physical rule.

[@root9065]

This is one of those picture-perfect experiences for which I might have to envy you for the rest of my life. You are incredibly fortunate (though I'm sure you've earned it) to have this kind of life and the possibility to fly in this combination (amazing aircraft in amazing scenery). However you put it, it just does not get much better than that.

[@JimForeman]

Great looking Cub, see you have a PA-11 tank in the left wing for additional fuel.

[@IAI777]

Very impressive. I did enjoy your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@FlyingSurprise]

Beautiful plane. The simplicity is so beautiful!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Thank You!

[@JimForeman]

Looks just like the restored Cub that I delivered to Oshkosh except I used a hand-held navigation system (called a map) I wrote a book about the delivery, called The Flight Of The Temporal Cub Jim Foreman

[@5150dhbiker]

Great video! Most of my time is in an A-36 and Piper Archer II but my father is purchasing a J3 as well. Can't wait to fly/instruct in it!

[@billbrewer5248]

Beautiful plane, and scenery to boot! Thanks for sharing the sights and sounds of your flight.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Thank You! You may want to see my new Carbon Cub? Carbon Cub SS Valley Tour

[@Junglist3345]

The plane looks so shiny and new.

[@petehuws]

Very nice, these Piper Cubs are jolly super planes, and very good, competent, & skilled flying.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

The 3G or 4G AND LTE drop off above about 3,000 feet. The "Cell" towers get the same signal strength to multiple sites and the service can not switch you from one to the other , and it drops off.

[@peteacher52]

Idling, sounds like a contented Model T chortling along! About the best quality light aircraft video I've seen.

[@masterscarpet]

Absolutely beautiful!! Scenery and Cub.

[@rawjinks]

Beautiful flight and plane.

[@buzzy1147]

I know it seems dumb but that is the perfect example of how to hand prop. Too many of us including myself are guilty of trusting the mag switch. If anyone hasn't hand propped before... no matter if the switch is on or off treat it as if it's hot, all it takes is a short circut, or accidently having it on one mag and thinking you have it to off and you will be out an airplane (happened this year to a friend) or will get 3 prop strikes (happened to a different friend while priming)

[@arnaud1180]

fantastic plane in very nice condition. nice video. thanks for posting

[@GringoMuchachos]

Pure line of the J3 Cub,very nice aircraft!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

There are rudder pedals, brakes and full controls in both seats.

[@Mike-01234]

That is a really nice looking cub I saw one circling my house yesterday was thinking how much fun it would be to own one of those.

[@russian244]

what a classic aircraft i would love to own a j-3 one day.

[@DefiantAero]

Fantastic POV perspective of the Cub. I'm looking for places in the Houston area to get my tailwheel training sometime this year, myself. I have to be honest though, the IPAD and the other whiz-bang stuff on a Cub really kinda bother me. I'm young, from the 'video game generation', but I still don't think those things are necessary unless you're flying into Class B all the time. And a Cub in IMC? I dunno.... Anyway, not to take away from the gorgeous flying day you had here. Keep'em Flyin!

[@yahatinda]

nice Cub. Used to fly these from old Zahns Airport om L.I.

[@AnthonyHoweComedy]

I'm extremely jealous, I can't wait to own one of these and just cruise low and slow. Safe flying!

[@matiaserrandonea5204]

excellent flight friend! Greetings from Argentina !! that plane is beautiful

[@Kay_213_]

Thats got to somehow be the most bright yellow cub ive ever seen

[@innersilencedotcom]

There's nothing like flying a Cub. And that's how it'll always be.

[@RCKenpilot]

Sweet once again! What all do you do with the iPad in the Cub? We use them now in our cockpits with Jeppview, etc. Also saw some kind of gizmo with 4 digits above the iPad, and a TCAS looking gizmo on the glare shield. Nice iPhone too. The quality on that Gopro is just amazing! Please don't forget your Gopro on every flight. :-)

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Yes, airplanes, boats and RV's - those equate to a BIG money pit! Been there and done that, with all three! N-6395T & B-6370 (PCA - USPA)

[@topgunm]

Can you also share your experience with the "P-CAS" Zion traffic Passive type TCAS? BTW your Cub looks really clean.

[@eduardodiaz1290]

Looks like you are flying over the coachella valley can. Nice view

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Works just fine. I find it to be very reliable. Will be mounting it in my new SeaRey Elite soon.

[@TheRyma52]

What a sound! Great.

[@GreaterThanADeer]

wow that is a beautiful aircraft.

[@topgunm]

My dad would like to know what RAM setup you are using as he wants to do the same in his Cub. He liked your setup. Thanks!

[@BrothersFreedive]

It has to do with weight distribution, there is a placard in most cubs that says, "Solo only from rear"

[@danielvillava]

Sounds great! Thanks for the reply. Happy flying!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Oh the risk of loosing an arm or worse is Not dumb- to treat the prop like a loaded gun! I ALWAYS Assume the engine will Fire-even with the mags off! Along with having the tail tied down... I agree with you 100%. Thank You

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Speaking of VHF antennas. Back when, I built one for my Exp. Amateur Built Plane that cost me around 10 bucks, I think. (sorry :-) It was an "Inverted V Di-pole with a Pawsey Stub". Found it on the web. Had a friend "read my xmission" who was around 40 miles away in his 3/4th scale Mustang! Couldn't believe it - I was at around 2,000 feet. Didn't need a ground plane or counterpoise with this ant. Took my plane out of action at 13 yrs. & 840 hrs of time. Others on the web just as good.

[@DennisVernier]

Wish I was there. Nice video! Never flown in a Cub...maybe someday.

[@Goktugerol1]

Brilliant plane and scenery. Where did you fly ?

[@matheus.mattia]

beautiful aircaft ! but why do you stay in the back seat?

[@Drewdown382]

Awesome vid. Beautiful Cub. What part of the country is this?

[@saintroad]

Steven, can you share the exact mounting bracket and location in the J-3 shown (I know you have a Carbon Cub now) for this iPAD mount shown in this video? I want this exact same setup in my Cub and would appreciate the insight. Best J-3 videos ever. Thanks for your amazing work. Truly an inspiration. :-)

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

iPad Mount: www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-Universal-Clamping-RAMHOLUN9U/dp/B0085MDF52/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1439072585&sr=8-7&keywords=ipad+ram+mount Plus you need the handle bar clamp with ball & 1" Arm and mounting foot to the back of the universal bracket. All from RAM Mounts.

[@flyingdd]

I have some Piper Cub time but I never flew it from the rear seat. Aren't you supposed to use the front seat with only one person aboard?

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Looked like you "flew off" in a 3 point attitude - or did you raise the tail a bit?

[@root9065]

Hehe looks like you are rich time big time ;) Looking forward to your new videos! Fly safe!

[@theodorholmen4785]

Beautiful plane! Nice video

[@DesignatedDrinker12]

Best airplane in the world. Hands down!

[@rturpening]

why do you sit in the rear seat, do all cub flyers sit in the rear seat when there isn't a passanger or is it just your preference?

[@rogerio1231]

Muito lindo…. esse avião é um espetáculo !!!! Boa sorte

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

muito obrigado

[@max_headroom_1987]

Does flying with one door open make the plane want to turn right?

[@saxavera711]

This is definately one of my favorite J3 Cub videos. I really feel the essence of the airplane of my dreams. I wish I had one. Now that I have my PPL, maybe one day!! Thanks for sharing

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Please read the full description for the video.

[@AdamMcVeigh11]

why do u sit in the back in a piper. just wondering? is it for weight?

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Thanks for being so "up front" about your costs; hardly ever see or hear of that. Thanks,

[@jeffpuha8187]

You sold this Cub? She's a real beauty. You're new "Carbon Cub" is really nice as well. though. What decided you on her, as opposed to the American Legend "Legend Cub"?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

The legend Cub is nice, but it's just another J3, the Carbon Cub is twice the machine in all regards. Of course, they sure charge for that... (-:

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video!!

[@garyruhs9466]

Nice video (too short) beautiful airplane clean shiny...Colorado?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Palm Springs, California.🌴😎

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Well she just SOLD. Just ordered a new Sea Rey Elite Anfib to be built!!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

$40,000. But I've put another $8,000 into it trying to upgrade many things. i.e. Gascolator, instrument overhauls, tailwheel upgrade, gas valves, fuel lines, spark plugs, gaskets, radio, antenna, leather seats, new Dog Ears, paint prop, chrome valve covers, new gas primer, new engine cowl mounts ...etc.,etc.

[@danielvillava]

I'm 6'4", do you think I fit in both seats with good control deflection?

[@xIIxpetey454xIIx]

is that an ipad mounted over your head?

[@mtweiss01]

Have to laugh with you pal! Flew my J-3 over the weekend and wanted to verify my position using foreflight on my iPhone! Didn't ever think about bringing my iPad into cockpit. How is it mounted? Also, I received a GoPro from my wife for Xmas - have you mounted it yet? Looks ,like you "head strapped" it?

[@pyrykek]

was it the first flight with this plane?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

They can be had for $29,000 , but one must look at the full story. If it's getting close to new fabric time, then that can run $25,000+. Damage history, engine, brakes, prop and engine size etc all play a part in the cost. A real nice one would be more like $45,000. Mine is a standard 1946 certified, not a "spin-off" new experimental, which could exceed $125,000!

[@sjpictures]

How do you control the rudder if you are sitting in back??

[@salj3113]

Maybe a stupid question, but why do you fly from the rear seat?

[@Koumrian]

Weight and balance. When flying solo, you sit in the back seat because if you sat in the front, there'd be too much weight toward the front, making it unbalanced and unsafe to fly. With a passenger in the rear seat, it is within its safe limits.

[@MrGopherhead]

Not to be overly critical of your comment, but you have it wrong. A short circuit by definition is a direct path to ground. Each magneto is turned "off" by "shorting" the mag's primary coil to ground. That is the function of your p lead. It is when you have an "open" circuit when the magnet in your magneto's induces a current into your mag's primary coil and will result in a spark at your plugs. You are controling this with your mag switch. When it is NOT shorted is when you have a problem

[@АлексейВласов-р6д]

Steven, thank you! Insanely beautiful! What is the airport?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Airport was KTRM (Thermal, CA.)

[@mdb831]

J3 is a great plane!!

[@PlutoProtogen]

i wanna fly a cub, there such amazing aircraft and there really nice looking, there just too expensive for me...

[@mattwoody1089]

Does the j3 cub feel good in windy conditions

[@dualinput601]

where do you find those cubs?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

I'm 6'2" , and it's getting a bit tight for that. With thin cushions on the slings, you should be ok, but little room to spare. See the LINK above under Show More at SEE ALL MY CUB VIDEOS.

[@thomasabramson100]

Serious question do you have any trouble getting in or out through the clamshell door or into the front seat ?????????????

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Please read full description under video.

[@knball]

How do you like the Xaon PCAS?

[@jamesbedore9051]

Thanks for the memory's

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

The GoPro Camera is on my head mount.

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@ryanjohnson3552]

Is this in Arizona.

[@홍승민-t2x]

How much ay the money when you buy this cub?

[@CowboyDRT]

what are you using for mount for the ipad? any external battery source?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Matt Hutchins I use the PIVOT Mount now. Same as we use in the jet and my Carbon Cub.

[@snailboy01]

how can u fly and video tape

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

I never text- Just talk on the Phone with the Blue Tooth on the Bose A-20 headsets. That works well !

[@matheus.mattia]

Does make sense! thanks

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

New Carbon Cub Comming !

[@nickbanas3102]

how fast can it go

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

New XCub coming July 2020

[@mmichaeldonavon]

So true!!

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

See you in the air! Thanks

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

MrGopherhead is correct. But we all knew what Buzzy1147 was trying to say.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

They are a neat little machine, See my Link above in description for All Cub Videos... (-: